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08 October 2013 • 11:11 AMT
DHL launches GARD program in Armenian airports

“GARD is a very praxis-oriented initiative that makes the work at airports after a disaster more efficient,” Edward Kaspersky said.

08 October 2013 • 10:58 AMT
Jarmusch’s “Only Lovers Left Alive” to open Poland’s American Film Fest

Films in competition include Hannah Fidell’s “A Teacher,” Alexandre Moors’ “Blue Caprice,” Jill Soloway’s “Afternoon Delight.”

08 October 2013 • 10:39 AMT
Majority of Turks don’t believe their country will join EU

Turkey’s membership bid has been virtually frozen for three years, held back by political obstacles and resistance of some EU countries.

08 October 2013 • 10:39 AMT
Willem Dafoe to return for Pixar’s Oscar-winning “Finding Nemo” sequel

“Finding Dory” will feature the voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy and Ty Burrell.

08 October 2013 • 10:19 AMT
U.S. embassy in Armenia to review expenses over govt. shutdown

The U.S. government closed non-essential operations on October 1 after Congress failed to strike a deal on a new budget.

08 October 2013 • 10:16 AMT
From the history of Armenian coins. Arabic coins of Dvin, Sassanid drachmas and unique Umayyad dinar

After the fall of the Parthian kingdom in the first half of the 3rd century, Sassanid rulers came to power, with their coins being widely circulated across the territory of Armenia. These coins totally differed from the Parthian ones in shape and size.

08 October 2013 • 10:06 AMT
Putin demands apology for Russian diplomat beating in Hague

Russia has submitted a note of protest over the treatment of Dmitry Borodin, calling it a breach of diplomatic regulations.

08 October 2013 • 09:57 AMT
Avedikian, Fetisova’s “Paradjanov” in Foreign Oscar longlist

Serge Avedikian and Olena Fetisova’s “Paradjanov”, Ukraine’s candidate for the foreign language Oscar is among 76 movies on the Academy Award long-list, comments.ua said.

08 October 2013 • 09:54 AMT
UN official says dialogue only solution to Karabakh conflict

“The UN doesn’t have a mandate to make the discussion which is being held by the OSCE’s Minsk Group,” Antonius Broek said.

08 October 2013 • 09:33 AMT
Brazil teacher protests grow violent

A similar protest in Sao Paulo also ended in violent confrontation with police after many banks were ransacked by hooded protesters.

08 October 2013 • 09:04 AMT
Libyan militants call for attacks to avenge al Qaeda leader capture

Abu Anas al-Liby is wanted by the FBI, which gives his age as 49 and had offered a $5 million reward for help in capturing him.

08 October 2013 • 08:46 AMT
World’s first malaria vaccine pending approval

“Based on these data, GSK now intends to submit, in 2014, a regulatory application to the European Medicines Agency,” GSK said.

08 October 2013 • 08:40 AMT
Cisco completes cybersecurity firm Sourcefire acquisition

The firm specializes in security applications suitable for modern-day threats, mobile security and advanced persistent threats.

08 October 2013 • 08:11 AMT
Toshiba to ship new Z Series ultrabooks for business market

Set to be available from the end of October, the new Toshiba Z Series offers businesses a full range of ultrabook options.

08 October 2013 • 07:50 AMT
Putin: Russia to expand power industry ties with Asia Pacific region

“Energy resources are playing an ever more important part in speeding up economic growth in the Asia Pacific region,” Putin said.

08 October 2013 • 07:22 AMT
Cells team win 2013 Nobel medicine prize

Last year’s medicine award went to Britain’s John Gurdon and Japan’s Shinya Yamanaka for their contributions to stem cell science.

08 October 2013 • 07:04 AMT
Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield in “Ender’s Game” sci-fi clip

Set in the near future when a threat from a hostile alien race is looming, the movie will follow Ender in his training to prepare for the next invasion.

08 October 2013 • 06:32 AMT
“Queen Margot” helmer Patrice Chereau dies at 68

In 2001, Chereau helmed his only English-language film “Intimacy,” written by Hanif Kureishi, which won the Berlin Golden Bear award.

08 October 2013 • 06:11 AMT
Bondarchuk’s “Stalingrad” included in Foreign Language Oscar longlist

The Academy announced its longlist for the 2014 Foreign Language Film Oscar – totaling a not-so-short 76 submitted films.

08 October 2013 • 05:56 AMT
At least 45 killed in a string of attacks across Iraq

More than 5,000 people have been killed since violent attacks began accelerating in April, including more than 50 Shiite pilgrims.

08 October 2013 • 05:42 AMT
N. Korea puts military on alert, warns U.S. of “disastrous consequences”

Reclusive North Korea has often issued threats to attack the South and the United States but has rarely turned them into action.

08 October 2013 • 05:26 AMT
New $100 bill to debut October 8

The new bill has several features designed to make it easier for the public to authenticate but more difficult for counterfeiters to replicate.

07 October 2013 • 15:58 AMT
Defense Minister comments on Armenia’s accession to CU

Seyran Ohanyan: a number of issues were taken into account, including those of safety and economic ties with the CU member states.

07 October 2013 • 15:49 AMT
Speaker: Armenia to continue adhering to European principles

The Armenian National Assembly delegation led by Abrahamyan is attending a Geneva-hosted Inter-Parliamentary Union summit on October 7 to 9.

07 October 2013 • 14:51 AMT
World Bank cuts East Asia growth forecast

Last week, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) cut its outlook for the region, also citing slower growth in China as a reason.

07 October 2013 • 14:41 AMT
Russians divided on possibility of ‘cold war’ with U.S.

The respondents cited the case of U.S. intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden as the chief problem in Russia-U.S. relations.

07 October 2013 • 14:03 AMT
280,000 servicemen to be demobilized in Turkey

Earlier, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the government’s plans to reduce the military service term to 12 months.

07 October 2013 • 13:39 AMT
Russia Civic Chamber rep: Aliyev contribution to NKR independence immense

Absence of normal presidential elections in Azerbaijan greatly benefits the region, a member of Russia’s Civic Chamber said.

07 October 2013 • 12:45 AMT
Damascus mortar fire kills 8, including 1 Armenian

Armenian-born Hovik Kardatsogian (Okmushian) born 1958 was killed in the shelling, aztagdaily said.

07 October 2013 • 12:11 AMT
Greek ex-defence minister found guilty in money laundering case

Akis Tsochatzopoulos served as a minister in several Greek Socialist governments over the past 30 years.